P1racenews AI automatic summary:
New 2025 MotoGP World Championship standings after Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi, round 17 of 22.
Marc Marquez secured his ninth world title and seventh MotoGP crown by finishing as the runner-up to his team-mate Francesco Bagnaia at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Bagnaia’s impressive performance cut Alex Marquez’s lead to 66 points in the battle for second place with five races remaining in the season.
Despite a notable debut Honda podium by Joan Mir, he currently sits in 15th place in the overall standings.
Pedro Acosta dropped to sixth after a challenging race that led to him falling behind Franco Morbidelli.
The latest MotoGP World Championship standings show Marquez in the lead with a substantial advantage over his competitors heading into the remaining rounds of the season.
